Warranty extended to 10 years for cars with engine block cracks and leaking coolant. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. Overheating lead to cracked block and eventually complete engine failure. Learn how to identify and repair your cracked engine block quickly and permanently. Exposure to heat could prevent it from maintaining the seal between the exhaust manifold and the engine block.
It turned out to be a cracked block and it was covered under a recall. Part 1 how to test for a blown head gasket 20012005 1. I ended up putting more jb weld than what i showed. On may 23, 2018, while driving on the highway 78 miles from home, my ac stopped working and the temp. After they tried fixiing it 2 times, they just replaced the block. Honda will make the recall repair at no charge to you. The vehicles involved in the recall are model year 2007 through 2010 honda crvs, 2005 through 2008 elements and 2004 through 2010 accords with 4cylinder engines. Mar 24, 2010 well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. Then they had the nerve to call me back asking me would i like to have the takata airbag.
I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days with a complete engine block swap woot woot no issues. Leaks present between engine block and transmission. There was a recall on my 2006 honda civic engine block. Fortunately i got the letter with the extended warranty information. Look for coolant leaking from the engine block cracks typically behind the engine. Bluedevil radiator and block sealer can seal your cracked block from the inside out through your vehicles cooling. Serviced regularly with honda fluids and otherwise well taken care of. I dont own a 2006 onwards honda civic but i was just going through some websites and found this horrifying forum with a discussion regarding 2006 onwards honda civic 1. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products.
Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. Honda issued a tsb to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. The engine was replaced and the car has been driving fine for the past 3 weeks. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done 2008 honda civic lx coupe answered by a verified mechanic for honda we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Search on honda forums and see where people in your area. Honda is offering a new engine block or completely new engine, free, to owners of 2006 through 2008 and some early 2009 civics that have developed a coolant leak coming from the engine block. The 2007 honda civic has 72 problems reported for cracked engine block. View the 2006 honda civic recall information and find service centers in your area to perform the recall repair. Cracked radiator hoses, blown fuses, or worn brakes are all problems that can leave you stranded but in the end are simple fixes that can get you back on the road quickly and easily. Dlr msg stop s dealer message on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 200111 honda models. I am wondering if they fixed the problem for the 0809, so far i have not seen anyone on here with a 2008 or 2009 civic with a cracked engine block. In particular, the 7 th generation 20002005 honda civics with 1. On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. Get a free repair cost estimate for the honda civic.
Also read about the most common civic problems, repairs and recalls. Oct 21, 2017 honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty duration. Oct 27, 2016 2007 civic engine block recall tsb 10 048. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact honda automobile customer service at 800 9991009. Well it finally happened to me yesterday, as i drove off the freeway, my 2006 honda civic started smoking and my temperature rise to a 100%. Long story short cracked engine block went to honda quoted me ridiculous price no employee had any idea of the engine block extended warranty and how common the problem was brought to my mechanic and he replaced a lot cheaper. My car is now being service by an authorized honda. Service bulletin 10048 january 9, 2015 atb 44796024 rev 6 warranty extension. Engine block supersedes 10048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. Yes not every cracked block is being reported but its a.
Honda 2006 civic ex with a cracked block jan 08, 2020. Honda civic problems 2008 honda civic engine problems. Honda extended the warranty for as much as 8 years covering the coolant leak, so if you go to your local honda dealer you could get the engine block or even the. Look for coolant leaking from cracks in the block at the points shown below. Affected vehicles year model trim vin range 200608 civic all all vins beginning with 1hg or 2hg check eligibility with a in vin status inquiry. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. A california judge on thursday approved a deal allowing american honda motor co. Unfortunately, the honda civic seems to suffer head gasket problems all too often.
I am just 3 months outside of the 10 year warranty on the engine block. Coolant leaking problems of the 2007 honda civic part 1. The cause is fuel sensors and the emissions system. How to fix a cracked engine block some problems you run into with your car are small problems. Honda has issued a number of recalls including two recalls on the honda civic 2000 for a faulty ignition switch and malfunctioning rear seat belt, respectively. Honda settles class action over defective civic models.
Be aware of recent 2005 honda civic recalls to always be safe on the road. Honda civic engine block crack issue elliotts help forums. Models from this year had frequent reports of cracked engine blocks. My car is now being service by an authorized honda dealer. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date. My dealership added another 12k warranty on the labor and engine block all at american honda s expense. Although this is a known defect in honda civic models 20062009, i was told that honda issued two warranty extensions for up to 10 years and that my car was. The vehicle was taken to a dealer the honda store, 448 boardmancanfield rd, youngstown, oh 44512, 8002119345 where it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. Owners may contact honda customer service at 188823428. The check engine light has been on, since i bought it. My dad had an issue with his 99 solara burning through like a quart of oil every 2 weeks. The problem is that it overheated and burned up the coil and many other electrical items.
Honda civic engine 2006 honda civic problems with engine. In our commitment to maintain outstanding safety, reliability, performance and environmental standards, honda occasionally asks our owners to bring their honda to a dealer to perform recalls andor product updates. I have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. Yes not every cracked block is being reported but its a big enough deal so that quite a few would be. This is true for most of teh 2006, 2007 and 2008 civic sedans with a short block. The people who bought it have often reported a transmission failure.
The 2007 honda civic seems to be a magnet for minor to major car problems. After parking the vehicle overnight, the contact noticed radiator fluid under the hood of the vehicle the following day. They claim we should have known this and kept it from overheating. Jun 18, 2019 know problem with 2006 honda civics that honda failed to recall cracked engine block caused 2006 civic ex coupe to overheat and break down in raleigh nc. Truedelta honda civic technical service bulletins tsbs. The most common honda civic problems you should know about. My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they. If a cracked engine leaks enough coolant, it can overheat and fail completely. Who is financially responsible for the cost of the recall repair. The engine has an aluminum highrigidity cylinder block with new lower block construction.
These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact honda. Cracked heat shields around exhaust pipe a are causing a rattling or buzzing sound. Inside the engine block, there are forged, highstrength. Common honda civic problems and complaints from customers. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty youtube. I strongly suggest you make sure your vehicle is under warranty first.
My 2006 honda civic has a cracked block which they determined was due to a design flaw. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. May, 2012 my son has a 2007 honda civic and he recently had an antifreeze leak. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures hondas liability could run up to. Vin recall product update lookup a simple, easy way to find recall and product update information on your honda. It came to replace the d17 of the previous d engine family. Honda civic engine 2008 honda civic problems with engine. Honda civic coolant leak engine block warranty youtube. My block is crack, besides a new engine what can be done. Honda settles class action over defective civic models law360. I took my car to ed napleton honda in oak lawn on 82619 and was told that the engine cylinder block was cracked and was causing a leak of the coolant which causes overheating in vehicles.
I also got the 50% coverage, but told them that there was a service bulletin 08044 describing that the only fix was to replace the engine. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the. Under warranty claim information and mandatory photo requirements, the photo criteria have changed. In this tutorial, ill walk you through all 4 in a stepbystep way so that you can do these tests yourself if you suspect your 1. The most costly issue by far is a tendency to develop a cracked engine block, which requires an expensive replacement project. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the warranty. Honda civic engine problems and repair descriptions at. However, if the crack appeared outside of the warranty. Honda sold over one million civics in the affected years 2006 2008 and there are 289 total complaints on carcomplaints, something like a. Found out about the extended warranty, and cracked engine block issue faxed everything to honda they denied to compensate me because it wasnt service at a honda authorized dealer. Carquestions takes an in depth look at the honda civics secret warranty cracked engine problem and figures honda s liability could run up to a billion dollars given the time and parts it would.
Honda civic problems, recalls, and service bulletins hondatech. Dont buy used honda civic produced in either 2001 or 2002. I know that several year models of the honda civic have been recalled due to this defect. Blue devil, now theyve recalled my car for the oil enhancement. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block.
Found out yesterday 09232009 after my honda civic lx with 71,000 miles overheated that i, too, had a cracked engine block. This issue was so common that honda extended the engine block s warranty for up to ten years. However this evening while driving his car cut out fortunately on a residential street. Block crack and coolant leakage occurred driving in urban traffic at 40 mph and resulted in a moderate rise in engine temperature in ten minutes when the temperature. Dealer found a small crack in the block and honda has a recall for civics from 20062009 that have this particular problem and is covered from 10 years from the original purchase date of. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Honda civic cracked engine block extended warranty. After looking at many honda civics for sale this seems to be common problem spanning more years. Contaminated rear main oil seal needs to be replaced.
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